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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 336.92 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 336.92 and 246.40 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 336.92 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/336.92 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 336.92 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 83,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,017.09/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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